Best Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta
Best Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta is a deliciously unique dish that marries sweet and spicy flavors in a delightful fusion. Featuring tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich honey-pepper sauce, this dish is grilled between crusty bread, creating an irresistible panini experience. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings and can be customized to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 slices ciabatta or sourdough bread
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Add olive oil to the skillet, cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- In a large pot, boil salted water. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and additional pepper.
- Combine sliced chicken, cooked pasta, and sauce in a large bowl; toss well.
- Assemble paninis by placing the chicken-pasta mixture between slices of bread. Grill until crispy and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panini (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg